Lion Brothers: Cubs to Kings
Navigate the bumpy road to power with lion cub Leo, who's destined to be king.
Navigate the bumpy road to power with lion cub Leo, who's destined to be king.
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Navigate the bumpy road to power with lion cub Leo, who's destined to be king.
Navigate the bumpy road to power with lion cub Leo, who's destined to be king.
Peek inside wild worlds, where primordial species thrive amid natural wonders.
Hardly any other area is as unspoiled as the Yukon Delta in western Alaska. This fascinating network of swamps and river arms looks like a landscape at the beginning of mankind. Only 25,000 people live in this barren region, which is almost as big as Greece. Most of these inhabitants are indigenous and belong to the ethnic group of the Yupik. They make their living on the steep banks of the Yukon River. And in their villages, built on piles to protect them against flooding, you can see the effects of climate changes on nature - and on the community life of the indigenous population. On the trail of the national fish of Alaska, the salmon, the film follows the Yukon River and follows moose hunters, migratory birds and scientists who do research in the delta.
The Irrawaddy Delta in southern Myanmar is home to the most diverse mangrove forests in the world. The forests serve as natural protection against cyclones that regularly strike the region. The Irrawaddy's widely branching tributaries not only provide schools of fish and rich nutrients, but also function as the most important transport route for the people living in the delta. The greengrocer couple U Tin Hlaing and Daw Khin Lay supply the villages downstream with their fresh produce. But they do not go any further than the Meinmahla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary. From that point on, the river becomes increasingly turbulent, too dangerous for their small, flat boat. The sanctuary is home to a variety of animal species including the rare Irrawaddy dolphins, saltwater crocodiles, birds of prey such as black kites and brahminy kites, migratory birds such as spoon-billed sandpipers, woodcocks, great cormorants and various anatids. Ranger Lha Soe Win and his colleagues regularly patrol the nature reserve to monitor the animal population and make sure the mangroves are no longer illegally logged for firewood. Since the 1970s, the mangrove population has declined by more than 60 percent, with dramatic consequences for the inhabitants of the delta. Cyclone Nargis, the most devastating cyclone to date, claimed the lives of around 130,000 Burmese in 2008. Together with scientists from the conservation charity Flora and Fauna International, the rangers are working on reforesting the mangroves to restore their function as a natural barrier in the future.
It is said that the horse is the most noble conquest of humankind. Thanks to it, humankind has been able to master the great spaces, to wage war, and to trace trade routes.
Like us, humans, they are primates sometimes their gestures resemble ours, their looks, their expressions... We most often think about the Amazonian jungle when we think of our cousin the monkey.
The La Macarena National and Ecological ReservePark, located in the heart of Colombia, is home to one of the most beautiful rivers in the world: the Caño Cristales. Due to the civil war, this river of five colors was cut off from the outside world for nearly 60 years. However, it shelters a unique fauna and flora.
On the immense beaches that separate the Atlantic Ocean from the tropical forest, Darly Itoumba and his team watch over the leatherback turtles every night. A veritable prehistoric animal emerging from the abyss of the ocean, leatherback turtles are threatened by human activities but tirelessly, they return to lay eggs on Gabonese beaches and under the benevolent gaze of Darly.
Between the plains of the pampas and the peaks of the Andes, the condor, the sacred bird is close to extinction. In Argentina, Vanesa Astore and her team lead a reintroduction program by promoting their reproduction in captivity. In addition to the creation of a network of protected natural areas for the conservation of condors, Vanesa is committed to the fight against the use of toxic baits by cattle breeders.
In Madagascar, Mahefa travels through isolated forests to meet the Betsileos, the local populations who participate in her lemur study and preservation program. Threatened by deforestation which is ravaging the entire island, the iconic Malagasy animal suffers from this scourge which also contributes to the worsening of the poverty of the inhabitants. Through real expeditions to the hearts of the forests, Mahefa makes young and old aware of the protection of their environment.
Beneath the Sea a compilation of spectacular underwater images from around the world. Captured in exclusively in 8K digital, Beneath the Sea features an award-winning original score by Alan Williams.
Coral Kingdoms was filmed on the kaleidoscopic reefs of Indonesia and the Maldives Islands.
Interrupt a lion-hyena showdown and ponder the fate of both packs' missing pups.
Meet the new Manzi and Kakumbi pups, who face threats from a lion pride.
Examine the role love plays in animal alliances and learn how creatures flirt.
In western China, along the border to Tibet is the Baima Snow Mountain reserve. Both humans and animals have to be persistant, willpowered and strong to be able to survive in over 3000 metres height. The Baima snow mountain reserve is one of the most mysterious and impenetrable regions of the world, full of breathtaking beauty and contrasts.
The Great Gobi Nationalpark in the southwest of Mongolia is home oft he most fascinationg mammals alive: the wild camels. The arcaic desert, impenetrable and misterious, ist he home of approximately 800 wild camels which are nearly extinct. The Gobi is one of the most sparsely populated areas around the world. We experience humans which live in the rough and misanthropic desert: Jangaa who breeds camels and specialises in camel polo Surendjav who owns a salt mine Erdene who built an oasis in the middle of the dessert.
Tour the last temperate cloud forest and the islands' remarkable microclimates.
Experience scorching summer heat and the cool relief of fall rain on the Dehesa.
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